Being active does not have to cost a lot of money to activate the family!

1. Schedule a regular time throughout the week for physical activity for the whole family.

2. Take turns selecting an activity for the family to do as a group each week, such as a walks or bicycle ride to your local park.

3. Start a log of daily fitness activities for each family member.

4. Help everyone to find something active that they enjoy and feel successful at.

5. Be open to modify all activities to suit those with special needs, and preferences, or limitations.

6. Limit time spent watching television programs, videotapes, and playing computer games.

7. Use physical activity rather than candy as a reward (e.g. family goes in-line skating, visits a park, go indoor swimming, walking, etc.).

8. Include the whole family and friends- grandparents, other relatives, and other friends or neighbors whenever possible.

9. Spend as much time outdoors as possible while the weather is nice